In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr address listener questions about Ohio State’s upcoming playoff showdown against Tennessee. They discuss strategic approaches, weather impacts, potential lineup changes, and special teams performance as the Buckeyes prepare for a highly anticipated matchup.
How much Jeremiah Smith would be too much? Will the Buckeyes learn from past mistakes? What will the OSU offensive line look like? What kind of tackling has Tennessee shown this season? Can anybody return a kickoff for the Buckeyes? Tune in for insights and conversation about what to expect in this critical game.
The Rundown
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Promotion
01:03 Listener Questions Kickoff
01:51 Jeremiah Smith’s Role in the Game
03:22 Ohio State’s Offensive Strategy
04:40 Weather Impact on Game Plan
07:45 Offensive Line Adjustments
12:43 Tennessee’s Defensive Challenges
18:29 Special Teams Considerations
22:30 Illegal Gear Hypotheticals
28:16 Conclusion and Teasers
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